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So I have the rear diffuser sitting in my cart, however before I pull the trigger I wanted your blessing. Does the finish of the JL-Motoring splitter match the 3AMotor diffuser? As in if you had them side by side, would it pass as if they were made from the same company? How's the fit and finish of the diffuser?
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So I have the rear diffuser sitting in my cart, however before I pull the trigger I wanted your blessing. Does the finish of the JL-Motoring splitter match the 3AMotor diffuser? As in if you had them side by side, would it pass as if they were made from the same company? How's the fit and finish of the diffuser?
Thanks man. I guess we're in it together. Ordered yesterday before leaving the office, and earlier this morning I got another email stating it has already shipped out.
Estimated delivery : Fri. Apr. 17 - Wed. Apr. 22
Personally, I'm banking on Taiwain's reputation of making quality carbon bicycle parts. I've ordered a few carbon fiber items from Taiwan before (example: bicycle wheels) and those have been spot on.
Congrats on turning me back to the dark side. The mod bug is so hard to shake off. But I swear this is the last of it.
Estimated delivery : Fri. Apr. 17 - Wed. Apr. 22
Personally, I'm banking on Taiwain's reputation of making quality carbon bicycle parts. I've ordered a few carbon fiber items from Taiwan before (example: bicycle wheels) and those have been spot on.
Congrats on turning me back to the dark side. The mod bug is so hard to shake off. But I swear this is the last of it.

Be sure to post pictures once you've got it installed. Cheers
I never even got an email from them let alone have they updated PayPal or eBay with a shipping confirmation. Typical lol.
So it comes in a wooden box. Sorry FFM, but there was only 1 in there.
As far as installation, it SEEMS straight forward, however I am not able to remove the stock valance because unlike the C63 or pre-facelifted models, this one is held on by rivets on the side, not a torx screw.
Currently I am stuck since I do not know how to remove the rivets gracefully.
EDIT:
10:30 pm...just found JaredP's post...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...w204-pics.html
Looks like I'll be trying the drill method in the morning.
Last edited by edgalang; Apr 25, 2015 at 01:32 AM.
As for mine they finally responded by saying they forgot to put the value on the customs label. Which they apparently resent although haven't received a tracking number. I leave tomorrow for two weeks for work. Hope it shows while I'm gone.
There was only 1 inside. (kinda hoping FFM's was in there too)
From the outside it looks OEM. However I know the fit and finish is not 100%. Example: Not all the tabs are uniform, and I had to drill 4 holes myself (2 at each end and 1 for each bracket).
Still debating if I should leave it as is. Currently it is held on by 4 zip-ties. 2x on each end where the OEM used a rivet and 2x to secure the diffuser to the brackets. If you look closely, you can see I basically shaved the OEM brackets with a sander to match the contours of the diffuser.
As it stands it is pretty solid. Because of the OEM brackets, you can't push the diffuser further in, and because of the zip ties, you can't pull it out either. Time will tell if the zipties last, but at this point, I'd rather use pliable zipties, than a rigid mount.
I'm going to use some leftover plastic push pin style rivets since they should hold position without putting much pressure against the material.
I'm going to use some leftover plastic push pin style rivets since they should hold position without putting much pressure against the material.
Hmmm....in that case please document. I'm more than willing to change mine if it makes more sense to do so. I'm curious how you'll tackle the OEM bracket.
Will likely try and use these if at all possible. Same style used on the rear diffuser on my M from the factory.


